My husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in February, though I knew we were living with some form of dementia for at least 2 years beforehand. The diagnosis was given to us at a local dementia clinic who then prescribed Donepezil, referred us to a support worker (who I have spoken to once), told me about the Alzheimer’s Society, passed the medication over to our GP’s surgery and then more or less left us to it , with a “We’re here if you need us, call if you need to “ promise.
Is there no form of monitoring my husband’s steady deterioration? There has been no mention of any follow up of any kind to gauge how he’s getting on - or not. If it were any other form of serious illness, he would have regular hospital/clinic checks to monitor the disease’s progress. But with dementia there seems to be nothing.
Is it down to me now to wait until there’s an incident then call for help? Any advice?
Is there no form of monitoring my husband’s steady deterioration? There has been no mention of any follow up of any kind to gauge how he’s getting on - or not. If it were any other form of serious illness, he would have regular hospital/clinic checks to monitor the disease’s progress. But with dementia there seems to be nothing.
Is it down to me now to wait until there’s an incident then call for help? Any advice?